One of the great things about pregnancy is that it offers a seemingly plausible excuse to indulge — eat a little more dessert (why not, when you’re going to gain so much weight anyway) and dial down ...

Two new studies show how exercise can help children combat depression as well as behavioral disorders. Share on Pinterest A physically active child is a healthy child. Physical activity strengthens a ...

A mother’s exercise might give her child a head start. Babies born to women who exercised during pregnancy have more-mature brains, suggesting that staying active may be good for all concerned.

That’s right, baby yoga. If you’ve ever played “airplane” with an infant, the game where you lie on your back and put the baby on your lower legs, you’ve done baby yoga. Baby yoga, which actually ...

Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...

You've hit 28 weeks in your pregnancy which is a wonderful time to start building your bond with your baby. Chatting, reading, or singing to your bump can be a lovely way to connect, as your baby can ...

One of the most common questions fitness trainer Sara Haley gets from women who have just had a baby is, “What can I do right away?” Exercise might be the last thing on a new mom’s mind, but for those ...

SANTA MONICA (KABC) -- Sara Haley is not only a prenatal and postnatal fitness specialist, she has two kids of her own to test her knowledge. Her motto is that getting the body back in shape after a ...